High voltage engineering

• Show the most essential criteria for dimensioning of high voltage apparatus
• Calculate simple electric fields and important component parameters
• Solve electrical field problems numerically
• Explain electrical discharge phenomena and estimate their relevance for electrical insulation systems
• Formulate principles for component breakdown and relate them to laboratory tests
• Evaluate the electrical breakdown strength of different materials
• Design systems for generation of ac, dc and impulse voltages
• Choose and apply suitable equipment for measurement of high voltages and currents

After a general introduktion to high voltage engineering will methods for the calculation and control of electric fields in electric apparatus be covered, including numeric field calculations (FEM) for correct design of insulation systems.
The basic mechanisms in connection with the electric strength of gasses, liquids and solid dielectric media are studied. Lightning and lightning protection will be treated and illustrated by means of examples. Furthermore, the generation of high voltages under laboratory conditions is treated plus measurement of high voltages and currents also in the power system.
The topics are studied in further detail under the group work and laboratory exercises.

Fundamental knowledge within electrical circuits and static electromagnetism.

Lectures, compulsory laboratory exercises and solving of minor problems in groups.